NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation. The firm demanded compensation […] Read more
LONGi Develops Silicon Solar Cells With 27.09% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Read more
LONGi Develops Silicon Solar Cells With 27.09% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The world’s largest integrated solar module maker, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., has announced that it developed solar cells with 27.09% for the efficiency. It adds that the crystalline silicon heterojunction and back-contact (HBC) solar cells, are certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. The solar cells of 27.09% […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
India Has An Opportunity In Solar Cell Manufacturing In US Market: Devesh Sharma, Navitas USA Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Inflation Reduction Act in the USA has paved the path for a number of Indian solar manufacturing firms to set up manufacturing units in the US market. Prominent among them is Gujarat-headquartered Navitas Solar, which announced a strategic collaboration in the US earlier. The firm, which is expanding its global footprint, will make its […] Read more
Midsummer And The EU Sign Agreement On Grant For New Swedish Solar Cell Factory Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swedish solar firm Midsummer has moved closer to a solar cell manufacturing facility in Sweden, with the closure of talks with the EU on the grant the firm is to get. The new mega-factory for the production of thin film solar cells in Sweden by Midsummer is now a step closer with the talks finalized […] Read more
Solar Cell Maker AIKO Debuts At Australia’s All Energy Exhibition Updated On Thu, Oct 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shanghai-based renewable energy company AIKO launched itself at the All-Energy exhibition in Melbourne, Australia on Oct 25 with its cutting-edge solar cell products. The exhibition, one of Australia’s largest, highlights cutting-edge renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies from around the world. AIKO unveiled its products for the first time in the Australia as part of its efforts to expand globally. One of […] Read more
For Solar Cell Makers, TOPCon Is More Viable Than HJT: Bharat Bhut, Goldi Solar Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy With the advent of new and advanced solar cell technologies globally, different solar module and solar cell manufacturers have jumped onto the bandwagon to introduce more efficient technologies. With TOPCon and Heterojunction Technology (HJT) competing over their average effectiveness, Indian solar cell manufacturers find TOPCon more commercially viable for solar cell manufacturers compared to HJT […] Read more
PM KUSUM: MNRE Extends Waiver On Local Content Mandate For Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the waiver of the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) for solar cells under the Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Earlier, the ministry had issued an official memorandum on August 1, 2022, to extend the waiver till July 20, 2023. In its latest […] Read more